I am exhausted. I went to the grocery store the other day, and had all this baking shit to buy. The shopping basket was overflowing. I got half way through my shopping, and decided I couldn't carrying anything else, so I went home. Does that ever happen to you? Like, I just no longer had the… Continue reading Butterfinger Cheesecake
Author: Kelsey
Sugar Cookies and Christmastime
The Christmas season is usually one of my favorite times of the year. It's not too cold out yet, and there is usually a light layer of fluffy white snow, covering all the ugly, brown plants. I love the cozy nights indoors, drinking hot chocolate, and watching Elf. It's basically an introvert's dream - I'm pretty much… Continue reading Sugar Cookies and Christmastime
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Is there anything better than pumpkin cake? I think it's better than all the other pumpkin desserts. It might even be better than a pumpkin spice latte. I found this recipe a few years ago, and it has become somewhat of a tradition at this point. I make it every year for Thanksgiving, and sometimes… Continue reading Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Apple Pie
I always bring the apple pie for Thanksgiving - or I have for the last 3 years. I'm the baker - it's my job. However, I've been cheating. I've been buying frozen pie crust, because I was scared to make it from scratch. It's not my fault - my mom repeatedly told me it was… Continue reading Apple Pie
Cranberry Jam and Alone Time
I have a long standing tradition of taking myself on dates. I will randomly feel the need to take a break from socializing, and honor my introvert by simply spending the day/afternoon/evening alone, doing all my favorite things. Today was that day. I went to two yoga classes - one taught by the person that… Continue reading Cranberry Jam and Alone Time